Ray McNulty: Tannehill might be a franchise quarterback — just not that franchise quarterback

Tannehill is no Marino, but he's a lot like Griese

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (right) talks with wide receiver Mike Wallace during Sunday’s game against Atlanta at Sun Life Stadium. After the game, Wallace said Tannehill is “doing the things a quarterback needs to do to take that next step.”

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) stands on stage as the Miami Dolphins unveil their new uniforms on April 25 in Miami. Also shown are former Miami Dolphins quarterbacks Bob Griese (12) and Dan Marino (13).

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Ryan Tannehill isn’t going to be the long-awaited “Next Dan Marino” in South Florida, where fans of the Miami Dolphins have suffered through too many football seasons without a franchise quarterback.